Music Ally

MidemNet and Music Ally are on the lookout for the hottest new digital companies for 2010. MidemNet Lab aims to seek out the most enterprising, innovative and inspiring new digital business models and provide a high profile showcase for their talents throughout the whole of MidemNet and the overall MIDEM event.

MIDEM is the world’s music market which takes place in Cannes, France from 23-27 January 2010. The MidemNet Lab is a project taking place in a dedicated area in the trade show. MidemNet Lab will showcase the talents of 15 start-ups bringing exciting new digital solutions to the music industry. Each company will be able to present their business models through presentations, video demonstrations and face-to-face meetings with MIDEM delegates.

The 15 companies will be selected through a ‘Call For Entry’, managed by Music Ally and by the MidemNet Lab judges:

* Matthew Daniel, R2G/Wa3.cn
* Daniel Ek, Spotify
* Loic Le Meur, Seesmic

* Alexander Ljung, SoundCloud
* Ian Rogers, Topspin
* Anthony Volodkin, Hype Machine

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The countdown has begun for the Popkomm “Innovation in Music and Entertainment Award” – UK industry analysts Music Ally partner in this business award – Information and applications at  www.popkommawards.com

The search is on for the best new business ideas, the smartest companies and the hottest new start-ups in the worlds of music, media, technology and entertainment. Popkomm-IMEA (Innovation in Music and Entertainment Award) is an opportunity for new start-ups to present their ideas to an audience of managers and executives from international music and technology companies at Popkomm. Popkomm-IMEA is regarded as the main networking and matchmaking event at Popkomm.

Last year saw over 70 entries Popkomm-IMEA entries with the finalists being mentored by Julie Meyer, Charles Grimsdale, Michael Bornhausser for their final presentation. Previous Popkomm IMEA winners include PlaylouderMSP, Sonicbids, Gracenote, Royalty-Share and Kyte.

* To apply, please visit the Popkomm-IMEA entry page HERE.